| Who is it? | England-born Australian cancer support campaigner |
| Birth Day | May 04, 1966 |
| Birth Place | Paignton, British |
| Age | 54 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 22 June 2008(2008-06-22) (aged 42)\nCronulla, New South Wales, Australia |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Cause of death | Breast cancer |
| Known for | Cancer support campaigner/activist |
| Spouse(s) | Glenn McGrath (1999–2008) (her death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Roy Steele (father) Jen Steele (mother) |
Jane McGrath, an England-born Australian cancer support campaigner, is estimated to have a net worth of $700,000 in 2024. Recognized for her remarkable efforts and contributions to raising awareness about cancer and supporting those affected by the disease, McGrath has made a significant impact in the Australian community. Originally hailing from England, McGrath relocated to Australia where she became a prominent figure in the fight against cancer. Her tireless advocacy work and dedication to helping others have undoubtedly played a role in her accumulating wealth, further enabling her to continue making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families across the country.
Jane McGrath was born Jane Louise Steele on 4 May 1966 to Jen and Roy Steele, a now retired newsagent in Paignton, Devon, England. She worked as a FLIGHT attendant for Virgin Atlantic Airways when she met her Future husband in a Hong Kong nightclub in 1995. They married in 1999 at the Garrison Church and had two children. She became an Australian citizen on Australia Day, 26 January 2002. McGrath was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) on 26 January 2008 "for Service to community health through support for women with breast cancer and the establishment of the McGrath Foundation."
McGrath first learned she had breast cancer in 1997 at the age of 31. Following a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she was deemed cancer-free by June 1998. Despite fears that cancer treatment may have left her sterile, she later gave birth to two children who were both breast-fed. In 2003, McGrath was diagnosed with metastatic disease in her bones. In 2004, she appeared with her husband on Andrew Denton's Enough Rope on the ABC, describing her work for the foundation and her personal experiences.
In 2005 Glenn and Jane McGrath founded the McGrath Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to raising money to fund more breast care Nurses in rural and regional Australia, and to increase breast awareness in young women. The foundation has so far raised over $12 million, and as of January 2015 has placed 102 McGrath Breast Care Nurses, who have supported over 33,000 Australian families experiencing breast cancer.
In early 2006, brain metastasis was detected and by May, she was undergoing radiation treatment at three-week intervals. The tumour was found and successfully removed. At the time, she lost her hair and became depressed, but again went into remission and continued her work with the foundation. She became severely ill in mid-June 2008 and died on the morning of 22 June at her Cronulla home; she was 42. McGrath's funeral was held at the Garrison Church.
On 5 January 2013, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced an $18.5 million donation to The McGrath Foundation from the Australian Government. The funding will allow all 44 existing McGrath Breast Care Nurse positions to continue and expand the program by 10 full-time equivalent places.
